Bullhead Lake

On the LakeGrade scale Bullhead Lake grades a B, with clarity at 12.9 ft and phosphorus readings still being added placing it above the Minnesota median.

The lake sits in the mesotrophic zone — the band where most well-managed Minnesota lakes fall. A maximum depth of 34 ft puts Bullhead Lake in the middle of Minnesota's depth distribution. Bullhead Lake covers 1,067 acres alongside 24.1 miles of shoreline, large enough that conditions can vary meaningfully between bays. Within Becker County's 93 graded lakes, Bullhead Lake ranks 54 — below the local median, though not at the bottom.

No invasive species are currently listed at Bullhead Lake — the lake remains off the Minnesota infested-waters roster. Walleye are documented at Bullhead Lake, one of 14 fish species on record for the lake. A documented public access point at Bullhead Lake makes the lake usable for shore fishing, paddle craft, and trailered boats. Ice-out has been recorded 17 times at Bullhead Lake, with a median around Apr 13. The grade is based on limited monitoring — fewer than three independent measurement years contribute, so future updates may shift the letter.